As a result of "high demand for the carrier's acclaimed first class service," Continental Airlines announced that it will double the number of first-class seats offered on its 757-300s.
"We are seeing a significant increase in demand for our first class product, a result of our competitive fares as well as our complimentary upgrade program for OnePass members," Chairman and CEO Larry Kellner said. "We are expanding our 757-300 fleet from nine to 17 aircraft, and we're going to offer a ...

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Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) president Tim Canoll said the wider public has to be educated about the threat laser pointers pose to aircraft and help law enforcement catch people shining lasers into cockpits....More

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